Digital Children Young People and Families Worker

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Digital Children, Young People, and Families Worker to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people affected by substance misuse. The ideal candidate will be passionate and creative, utilizing their excellent IT skills to engage with communities through digital platforms. With a focus on recovery planning and case management, you will play a vital role in promoting the service and reaching those in need. Join a supportive organization that values diversity and offers generous benefits, including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Annual leave purchase scheme

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Death in service benefit

Free will writing

Eyecare vouchers

Blue light card discounts

Opportunities for training and development

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Passionate and creative individual with experience in digital tools.
• Ability to manage caseloads and conduct assessments effectively.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of young people and deliver workshops.
• Serve as the digital lead, updating social media and website.

Skills

IT Skills

Social Media Management

Digital Tools Usage

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Degree or Qualification

Tools

Zoom

MS Teams

Job description

Digital Children, Young People and Families Worker

Location: London, N17 0AR

Salary: A GBP 26,250 - GBP 34,650 per annum

Our client's vision is to break down the barriers that stop people from accessing support to live a valued life. They address poverty and disadvantage in communities through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing, and related support services.

They operate nearly 200 services across England, supported by almost 3,500 staff and volunteers, helping around 125,000 people annually.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a commissioned Children, Young People and Families Drug and Alcohol service: Insight Platform, for a Digital Children, Young People, and Families Worker.

Duties Include

1. Hold a caseload of young people, conduct key work sessions, and deliver assemblies, parenting workshops, and teacher training within schools.
2. Serve as the digital lead for the service: updating social media platforms like Instagram and the website, and co-producing work with Public Health, schools, and other stakeholders.
3. Update CarePath with relevant information, conduct assessments, risk assessments, and develop care plans.
4. Deliver group work sessions on substance misuse.
5. Manage cases involving hidden harm concerns.

The ideal candidate will be passionate, creative, enthusiastic, and flexible, with excellent IT skills and experience using digital tools including social media, Zoom, and MS Teams. The role aims to reach as many Children, Young People, and Families affected by drugs and/or alcohol as possible, playing a key part in achieving this goal.

The post holder will work collaboratively within a team to provide recovery planning and case management for individuals at risk of or using drugs and alcohol, from assessment through to treatment. They will also promote the service via social media and create a digital roadmap of services for young people, emphasizing a strength-based approach to diversionary activities and Education, Training, and Employment (ETE).

Benefits

• Generous annual leave (27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Death in service benefit
• Free will writing
• Eyecare vouchers
• Blue light card discounts
• Opportunities for training and development, including free courses
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies for work-life balance
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme

If you are interested and believe you are a suitable candidate, please apply through the following link to the company's website: Apply here.

The company is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. They encourage applications from all backgrounds and especially welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of substance use.